Sulphuric acid (H_2 〖SO〗_(4 ) ), used in the manufacture of fertilizers, undergo decomposition and the acid dissociation constants are given as: K_a1=1x 〖10〗^3 and K_a2=1.2 x 〖10〗^(-2) .The initial concentration of sulphuric acid is given as 0.040M.Write the dissociation reactionsCalculate the concentration of [H〖SO_4^- 〗_ ] and [SO_4^(2-)]. Calculate the pH of the acid solution.Write a discussion on the behaviour of polyprotic acids. (50 -100 words) Given: Ion product constant for water, K_w=1 x 〖10〗^(-14)

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Sulphuric acid (H_2 〖SO〗_(4 ) ), used in the manufacture of fertilizers, undergo decomposition and the acid dissociation constants are given as: K_a1=1x 〖10〗^3 and K_a2=1.2 x 〖10〗^(-2) .
The initial concentration of sulphuric acid is given as 0.040M.
Write the dissociation reactions
Calculate the concentration of [H〖SO_4^- 〗_ ] and [SO_4^(2-)]. 
Calculate the pH of the acid solution.
Write a discussion on the behaviour of polyprotic acids. (50 -100 words) 
Given: Ion product constant for water, K_w=1 x 〖10〗^(-14)

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